The mega-popular PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG, is finally here in full release form. With its time in the Steam Early Access easy-bake oven complete, the inspiring battle royal FPS game is now ready for mass retail consumption with an...

9.0/10Performance7.0/10Gameplay8.0/10Multiplayer Experience8.0/10ProsLarge maps100 Player matchesGunplay is among the current bestEvery game you play is differentSolo and Squad play are funConsBugsPerformance issuesServer stabilityExploitation of solo...

As it is, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is something of an ugly masterpiece. It is unquestionably one of the most enjoyable games I've played all year, and if we're talking all-time favorites, it's certainly earned a spot near the top of my personal...

Some technical hiccups aside, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds can provide some of the most intense and exciting moments multiplayer gaming has to offer thanks to a clever game mode that supports varied play-styles, and provides a unique self-contained...

You know what's a great idea? Stuffing 100 players into a plane to parachute down onto a desolate island to scavenge for weapons, armor, and supplies in hopes of surviving a bloody deathmatch. And to keep things interesting as numbers dwindle, throw in...

In its 1.0 form, Battlegrounds is the year's best hangout game - the most reliably enjoyable social gaming experience that doesn't involve sharing a couch. It appears to have evaded the longevity issues that have dogged its multiplayer survival counterparts, and its success affords its developers the opportunity to invest in solutions to the doubts and weaknesses that remain.

We’ve already seen Battlegrounds’ first “cousin” in the form of Fortnite: Battle Royale, which beat the game to market on console. Expect to see more in the coming years, as every AAA publisher finds ways to put its brands, talent and money into exploiting the language of the battle royale genre. I have no doubt a few of these games will be great. One or two may be superior to Battlegrounds.

Despite being in early access and coming from a not-so-major studio, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has managed to sell over 10 million copies, and that's because of the developer's fresh new take on Battle Royale games. With plenty of room for improvements, PUBG has all the potential to be a blockbuster video game franchise.

Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds sets a new standard for the up and coming Battle Royale genre. The game is large enough to avoid feeling repetitive while accessible and fast paced enough to appeal to a broad audience. The map allows for a variety of playstyles and has plenty to explore. Some features including melee weapons, inventory management, and item pickup animations still feel off.